Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with regular increases

50 days of paid time off per year

Traditional federal pension

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care in an outpatient setting. This role follows PACT principles to deliver comprehensive primary care and ensure seamless transitions for veterans to and from outside providers.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, documenting patient encounters, and interfacing with various care providers. Benefits feature competitive salaries, generous paid time off, and eligibility for educational debt reduction programs.

Qualifications

• Must have one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday from 7:30 am–6:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients using the PACT model.
• Interface with non-VA providers to ensure smooth care transitions.
• Prescribe medications and manage clinical documentation.

Skills

Primary care provision

Electronic medical records systems

Interpersonal communication

Tools

VistA

Job description

Summary

Open continuous announcement for a Nurse Practitioner in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) setting. The incumbent will provide medical care in an outpatient setting following PACT principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a panel of assigned patients using the PACT model of care delivery.
• Interface with non-VA providers (DoD and community) to ensure smooth transitions in care.
• Contribute to achieving performance measure clinical outcome targets in the areas of access to care, quality of care, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction.
• Prescribe medications and enter consults to specialty clinics using electronic medical records systems.
• Practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and a commitment to excellent service.
• Complete clinical reminders for chronic disease management and prevention when due.
• Document encounters, secure messages, and view alerts according to VHA timeliness standards.
• Provide and coordinate clinical-related employee health services in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Assist in completing Environmental Agent Registry exams and demonstrate proficiency in practice planning and self‑direction for each veteran’s medical needs, pursuant to the scope of practice for primary care (PA‑C).
• Communicate with veterans, their representatives, visitors, and VA staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provide consistent information to customers according to established policies and procedures.
• Handle conflict and problems with customers constructively and appropriately.
• Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and applicable laws, regulations, VA statutes, and VHA policy.
• Use office automation software (word processing, electronic document retrieval, printer activation, text formatting, report generation, memos, and email transmission).
• Use the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System.

Qualifications

• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–6:00 pm (variable tours, compressed/flexible schedules allowed; telework not authorized).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution.
  • Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care packages (many can be carried into retirement).
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility: up to $200 000 over one to five years (subject to VHA policy review). Former participants ineligible to apply. Contact [e-mail] for EDRP questions.